R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Dr. Tim Redman, an esteemed professor of literary
 1-2     studies at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been elected to
 1-3     another term on the executive board of the United States Chess
 1-4     Federation, and this noteworthy achievement is indeed deserving of
 1-5     special recognition; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Dr. Redman first gained a place on this
 1-7     distinguished panel in 1978, and his seven-year tenure included a
 1-8     three-year term as president of the nonprofit organization; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Redman has contributed
1-10     greatly to the advancement of the game of chess and the study of
1-11     its educational value to its players; he was the editor of The
1-12     Official Rules of Chess, 3rd Edition, as well as a contributing
1-13     editor for Chess Life, and he has long studied the effects of the
1-14     game on society and the mind, presenting papers and lectures
1-15     throughout the country; and
1-16           WHEREAS, A member of two national champion collegiate teams
1-17     and a former United States representative to the World Chess
1-18     Federation, Dr. Redman founded and directs the renowned chess
1-19     program at The University of Texas at Dallas and is an
1-20     award-winning member of the Chess Journalists of America; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Tim Redman has proven himself to be an outstanding
1-22     chess player and a dedicated educator, and it is fitting that he be
1-23     honored for his myriad contributions to the game of chess; now,
1-24     therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Tim Redman on his election to the
 2-3     executive board of the United States Chess Federation and extend to
 2-4     him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Dr. Redman as an expression of high regard by the
 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Madden
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 547 was adopted by the House on April
         27, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House